Well, I have so far replaced every seal that was leaking and all my shift bushings. I degreased, cleaned, and painted every part of the drive train except the carbs. I undercoated the rear and will complete the front soon enough.
As usual I have discovered opportunities to fix things I for which I had no intention.
I found that my rear caliper pistons were stuck. Only the inside pads had wear. The outside pads look brand new. So I will have to figure that situation out.
I installed some replacement interior pieces I had been storing. I replaced all the vinyl / pads around the windshield... no more cracks!
and after about 4 or 5 years without visors... I will be able to drive it without my cap down to the top of my shades... although that's a good look for me.
The carbs are in and I gave my son the project of building an oil catch. When he was done he walked out of the house to show me and said "Dad, I think I just built a bong." So yeah, I just gave a 16 year old some self miss-guided inspiration.
I must have a wiring issue because I touched the hot cable from the starter to the + terminal of my battery and the starter kicked in. The solenoid however did not. I was just trying to test the rewiring of my horn so I didn't have everything yet connected. I will hopefully get the wiring sorted out too.